Nakom

Name: Nakom
Genre: Drama
Released: March 3, 2017
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 70
Cast: Abdul Aziz, Esther Issaka, Grace Ayariga, Jacob Ayanaba, James Azure

2017

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Corinth Films | Release Date: March 3, 2017 | Not Rated

Starring: Abdul Aziz, Esther Issaka, Grace Ayariga, Jacob Ayanaba, James Azure, Justina Kulidu, Monica Ayobi, Shetu Musah, Sumaila Issah, Thomas Kulidu

Summary: Iddrisu, a talented medical student, returns to his home village after his father’s sudden death. Faced with a debt that could destroy his family, Iddrisu has no choice but to turn their farm and fortunes around. Over the course of a growing season, Iddrisu confronts both the tragedy and beauty of village life, and must finally chooseIddrisu, a talented medical student, returns to his home village after his father’s sudden death. Faced with a debt that could destroy his family, Iddrisu has no choice but to turn their farm and fortunes around. Over the course of a growing season, Iddrisu confronts both the tragedy and beauty of village life, and must finally choose between two very different futures.… Expand

Director: Kelly Daniela Norris and T.W. Pittman

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 90 min

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Dennis Harvey

Mar 2, 2017

There’s an air of authenticity as well as a pleasingly laid-back yet substantive narrative engagement to this polished effort. Read full review

Wes Greene

Feb 24, 2017

Kelly Daniela Norris and T.W. Pittman's film immediately announces itself as a modest triumph of world-building. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Aug 3, 2021

The debut feature of co-directors Kelly Daniela Norris and T.W. Pittman may tell a classic “How’ll you keep’em down on the farm after they’ve seen the lights of the big city?” tale. But the details they include and the surprising places they take it make it a novel and richly-rewarding film experience. Read full review

Ben Kenigsberg

Mar 2, 2017

A strong nonprofessional cast and a use of long takes enhance the sense of immersion in a truly organic production. Read full review

John DeFore

Mar 2, 2017

Though the script's handling of the decision itself is uncomfortably abrupt, everything leading up to it benefits from a convincing, lived-in vibe. Read full review

Sam Weisberg

Mar 2, 2017

Nakom is sometimes slow-moving and occasionally succumbs to heavy-handed symbolism, contrasting images.... But the movie is commendable for centering on an atypical hero. Read full review

The Film Stage Jacob Oller

Mar 2, 2017

The film builds to its conclusion without building its main character. Read full review

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